Privacy Policy Overview
The International Association of Counseling Psychology (IACP) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Last Reviewed: March 07, 2026
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
1. Personal Information
- Identity Data: Full name, title, professional credentials
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, mailing address
- Professional Data: Educational background, certifications, work experience
- Account Data: Username, password (encrypted), profile information
2. Automatically Collected Information
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clickstream data
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookies Policy for details.
How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
Membership Management
Process applications, verify credentials, maintain member records
Communication
Send newsletters, updates, event notifications, and important announcements
Service Delivery
Provide certifications, workshops, resources, and member benefits
Analytics
Improve services, understand user behavior, optimize website performance
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
Authorized Third Parties:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, email services, hosting providers
- Partner Organizations: International psychology associations (with consent)
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Public Directories: Member verification system (name and credentials only, with permission)
Data Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
Encryption
SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Access Control
Role-based access and authentication
Secure Storage
Encrypted databases and secure servers
Monitoring
24/7 security monitoring and alerts
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict
Limit how we process your data
Data Portability
Receive your data in portable format
Right to Object
Object to certain processing activities
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@iacp.global
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for professional adults. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via:
- Email notification to registered members
- Prominent notice on our website
- Updated "Last Reviewed" date at the top of this policy
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights: